Ultracold Neutrons

Ultracold Neutrons
Author: Albert Steyerl
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811212724

Ultracold Neutrons is a guide to a fascinating topic. It describes how a simple new idea in experimental neutron physics has changed the landscape of what is often called 'fundamental physics.' Ultracold neutrons (UCNs) are neutrons moving at the low speed of a bicycle rider. They were produced for the first time 50 years ago (in 1968) and are distinguished from ordinary neutrons with much higher energies by their ability to be confined in 'neutron bottles' for durations up to several hundred seconds. This is possible since they are reflected back and forth from the container walls many thousands of times with very little loss. As a result of these long observation times, their properties and interactions with the environment can be studied with superb precision.Directed towards a general readership, this book is an excellent introduction to a field of research that is not highly specialized but touches on many aspects of our physical world, classical as well as quantum mechanical.

The Savannah River Accelerator Project And Complementary Spallation Neutron Sources

The Savannah River Accelerator Project And Complementary Spallation Neutron Sources
Author: Frank T Avignone Iii
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 214
Release: 1998-02-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9814545546

This proceedings volume is a collection of papers dealing with the applications of spallation neutron sources to pure science, applied science and defense programs. The topics, ranging from accelerator technology to applications in materials science and neutrino physics, are covered by experts in their respective fields.

Ultra-Cold Neutrons

Ultra-Cold Neutrons
Author: R. Golub
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2017-07-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351406396

Ultra-Cold Neutrons is a complete, self-contained introduction and review of the field of ultra-cold neutron (UCN) physics. Over the last two decades, developments in UCN technology include the storage of UCN in material and magnetic bottles for time periods limited only by the beta decay rate of the free neutron. This capability has opened up the possibility of a wide range of applications in the fields of both fundamental and condensed state physics. The book explores some of these applications, such as the search for the electric dipole moment of the neutron that constitutes the most sensitive test of time reversal invariance yet devised. The book is suitable as an introduction to the field for research students, as a useful compendium of results and techniques for researchers, and is of general interest to nonspecialists in other areas of physics such as neutron, atomic, and fundamental physics and neutron scattering.

Signatures of the Artist

Signatures of the Artist
Author: Steven E. Vigdor
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2018
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0198814828

This is a broad-ranging, non-mathematical introduction to recent and ongoing research that has illuminated the physical conditions necessary for our universe to support structure and life. The primary focus is on particle and nuclear physics and cosmology, which have exposed the fine-tuning and imperfections vital for a habitable universe.

The Physics of Ultracold Neutrons

The Physics of Ultracold Neutrons
Author: Vladimir Kazimirovich Ignatovich
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1990
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Slow-moving, low-energy ultracold neutrons provide an important tool for investigations in physics. They can be kept in hermetically sealed vessels for up to 15 minutes before they decay, allowing researchers sufficient time to observe the action of very weak fields and yielding valuable insights into neutron properties. In addition to describing how these particles are produced, detected, and analyzed, this book provides coverage of improvements in the techniques of ultracold neutron science--with information on how physicists may increase storage times--and explores ways they can be used for fundamental and applied research. Areas of study reported on include the determination of an upper limit to the electric dipole moment of neutrons, improved measurements of decay time, and new approaches to diffraction and diffusion theory. Although the text avoids mathematical detail, this is covered in appendices at chapter ends. The material is intended for specialists in neutron physics.

Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering

Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering
Author: J. M. Carpenter
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2015-09-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0521857813

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental theory and applications of slow-neutron scattering.

Neutron Imaging

Neutron Imaging
Author: Dinesh K. Aswal
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811662738

This book comprehensively presents the concepts of neutron physics and imaging including neutron properties, neutron matter interaction, neutron imaging, comparison with X-ray and physics and design of neutron sources. It discusses how neutron imaging has gained importance as a powerful non-destructive technique to understand the internal structures of materials/engineered components in wide range of industries by increasing their applicability and efficiency. The book also covers the topics of neutron optics and detectors, basic principles of neutron radiography and tomography, related standards, safety, metrology and regulations in neutron imaging. The book presents applications of neutron imaging in the areas of aerospace industry, nuclear power and manufacturing industry, materials science and engineering, geomechanics, national security, biological, and medical domain. Given its scope, the book will be highly beneficial for postgraduate students, researchers and industry professionals working in the area of engineering and physics, especially non-destructive testing and non-destructive evaluation through neutron imaging.